SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCNSXNBO
SCBLCNSXNBO belongs to Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in Ningbo, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCBLCNSXNBO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCBLCNSX |
| Branch code | NBO |
| Bank | Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited |
| Branch | Ningbo Branch |
| City | Ningbo |
| Country | China |
How the Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCBL Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SX Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- NBO Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses BIC SCBLCNSXNBO?
SCBLCNSXNBO identifies Ningbo Branch, part of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in Ningbo, China. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 31 SWIFT/BIC codes for Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited in China, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited.
What do the letters in SCBLCNSXNBO mean?
SCBL is the institution code of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited, CN is the ISO code of China, SX is the location code and NBO is the code of the department Ningbo Branch.
How long does a transfer to Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited take in China?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use SCBLCNSX instead of SCBLCNSXNBO?
SCBLCNSX points to the head office of Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited, while SCBLCNSXNBO points to Ningbo Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SCBLCNSXNBO.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Standard Chartered Bank (China) Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCBLCNSXNBO, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.